preliminary
US /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/
UK /prɪˈlɪm.ə.ner.i/

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awal, pendahuluan
denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
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The preliminary results of the study are promising.
Keputusan awal kajian itu menjanjikan.
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A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the agenda.
Mesyuarat awal telah diadakan untuk membincangkan agenda.
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pendahuluan, permulaan
a preliminary action or event
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After the preliminary, the main event will begin.
Selepas pendahuluan, acara utama akan bermula.
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The interview started with a brief preliminary.
Temu bual bermula dengan pendahuluan ringkas.